Protecting Data in a High-Risk Landscape

In healthcare, data protection isn’t optional—it’s mission-critical. With hackers increasingly targeting data assets and cloud infrastructure, security failures can have devastating ripple effects.

“At Serif Health, we think about SOC 2 as a way to consider and mitigate doomsday scenarios,” said Matt Robben, CTO of Serif Health. “It’s not just a compliance exercise—it’s risk planning. SOC 2 forces you to formalize the processes that keep your systems resilient.”

A Modern Approach to Compliance

Rather than managing SOC 2 through manual spreadsheets and screenshots, Serif Health partnered with Vanta for automated, real-time monitoring.

“Vanta’s tooling was a game changer,” said Robben. “It continuously gathers proof and monitors configurations, flagging issues the instant they appear. That means we can remediate accidental compliance breaks quickly and keep track of our status without needing a dedicated IT security administrator.”

A Smooth, Efficient Audit Process

The company’s SOC 2 journey, conducted in partnership with Advantage Partners, included a three-month observation period followed by a one-month review.

“Because our team was already following best practices, the audit was more of a formalization than an overhaul,” Robben explained. “Only a few minor issues were flagged, all resolved within 48 hours.”

Looking Ahead

With SOC 2 attestation now complete, Serif Health is expanding its security posture through broader penetration testing and additional infrastructure scans to identify unknown vulnerabilities.

“Our goal is to continue to mature our security program without adding unnecessary bureaucracy,” Robben added. “We’re focused on balancing security maturity with operational speed—keeping compliance continuous and our systems safe.”

About SOC 2

SOC 2 (Type II) attestation, developed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), evaluates how a company manages data across security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Attestation signifies that an independent auditor has validated Serif Health’s controls over time.

About Serif Health

Serif Health is a data intelligence platform powering price transparency and network analytics across hospitals, payers, and employers. With more than 200 customers, Serif Health helps organizations benchmark negotiated rates, measure total cost of care, and optimize provider networks using normalized transparency data.